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Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder years to avoid

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder years to avoid are 2001, 2003 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1995 is the cleanest year on record.

285

Total complaints

16

Recall campaigns

1995–2009

Years covered

2

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Eclipse Spyder years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2001High complaint rate97
2003High complaint rate32

Every Eclipse Spyder year

YearComplaintsRecalls
200971
2008191
2007274
200532
200464
2003avoid323
2002292
2001avoid978
200031
1999112
1998212
1997232
199651
199521

Common questions

What are the worst Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Eclipse Spyder years to avoid are 2001, 2003. The cleanest year on record is 1995.

What is the best year for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?

By complaint volume, 1995 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Eclipse Spyder years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have?

Across all model years, the Eclipse Spyder has 16 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 285 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.